Episodes

On this podcast CLOUSER answers a listener’s question on how to prepare for expansion financing. CLOUSER shares nine items to do or to consider. Those items include: 1) Clearly identifying the need, and what the benefit to expansion will be. 2) Make an analysis of costs. 3) Effects to current operations. 4) Prepare cash flow analysis. […]
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On this podcast Author and Data Guy Ricky Russ Jr. Guest discusses how he sees the approach to data-driven websites and marketing thru his lens. CLOUSER and guest highlight some of the important topics found in the world of data, websites, and even books CLOUSER and Russ discuss the data that can be analyzed, and how to […]
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Author Jim Grew discusses his new leadership book The Leader Architect The Right People in the Right Places Doing the Right Stuff at the Right Time. CLOUSER and guest highlight some of the important topics found in book. In the book, which is available December 1, 2018, Grew covers topics such as myths found in business, and working […]
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On this podcast CLOUSER and guest Scott Belt of Impact CFO Services discuss the importance of year end planning. Guest shares his insights on why planning for next year and why forward looking is important. Forecasting and budgeting for the upcoming year is discussed. Guest and host discuss the importance of how CFOs and others in the […]
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On this podcast guest Sid Smith of Predictable Traction discusses the EOS® system. Smith shares about his role as an implementer of the program developed by Gino Wickman the author of the book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business. Guest discusses the 6 components of the program, which include Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, […]
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On this podcast, host CLOUSER talks with Dino Biaggi of Birch Community Services (BCS). Listen as Biaggi explains how BCS is not just a food bank, but an organization that helps the working in need. BCS’s approach is to help families by providing personal financial counseling along with providing essential needs. Hear how BCS was […]
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Formulating a ‘Real’ Market Strategy while not wasting ‘Real’ money. Guest Jerry Vieira discuss the components of a sound Market Strategy, and the process to develop one. Hear guest share his canoe analogy–canoe, rowers and the stream. Vieira shares on the four components that should be considered–Market Focus, Value Quotient, Differentiation, and Channel. CLOUSER and […]
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An analogy on hay barn fires and business failures. How an unseen phenomenon on the farm compares with unseen developments within a business. CLOUSER discusses some reasons he feels for businesses going out of business unexpectedly. An article from #Purdue University on the causes of hay barn fires is used as the basis for discussion. Reasons included […]
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Guest Marc Hallquist of Virtual Information Executives discusses the adoption process of emerging technologies. Using the Gartner Hype Cycle Chart as a basis for discussion, CLOUSER and guest work thru the five stages included in the chart. Hallquist explains impact on businesses from early adoption by some, and possible disruption that may be caused by these […]
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How does an organization optimize their sales team? How do you hire good sales team members and train them for success? What should company owners expect of their sales team? These are some of the questions Clouser discusses with guest John Lee of Sales Xceleration on this episode. See how some businesss are instituting best […]
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Clouser and Heidi Bird discuss how market research has gone digital and the challenges associated with doing business in the world of big data. How are companies using digital, or behavioral, data to make purchase decisions? How are they searching online for product information and what impact does this have on where they are purchasing- […]
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Moving into 2018 and the future. Host and Heidi talk about moving into the new year and resolutions. What elements should be considered, and those that should not be considered. Overview of goals and importance of enjoying some successes along the way. Host suggest even considering working back from one’s own obit to properly plan and […]
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On this podcast Clouser and Heidi discuss when events occur that are out of one’s control. Heidi shares her experience on 911 as she was traveling home from Europe. Heidi tells her story of how the airplane on which she was traveling was diverted to Canada for four days. Insights on how to handle a […]
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On this podcast how to approach your high priority tasks, and to eliminate procrastination. From Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding eating a frog first thing in the morning would make all other things one would do not seem difficult. CLOUSER and Heidi discuss prioritizing tasks list. Heidi shares from a book recently given to her […]
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On this podcast a tribute to a mentor of CLOUSER. Recently a good friend and mentor passed away. Host shares some personal memories and insights on how Gabriel Aguirre mentored him and expanded his business awareness.
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On this podcast, the process of framing decisions. Guest Jim Grew joins CLOUSER to discuss the elements involved with framing decisions. Grew explains the process and explains the keys to making a successful decision. Guest and host explain how a framing process can help to develop leadership in an organization. The typical pushback is discussed along with […]
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On this podcast the Foundation of Leadership. CLOUSER reflects on the characteristics of leaders in his career. Host discusses the importance of conviction in leading with your core values. CLOUSER discusses five traits he has found with those he has followed and in other leaders: 1) Leaders know themselves, 2) Successful leaders convey their plans […]
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On this podcast, Trademarks and their use. CLOUSER and attorney Aaron Cronan discuss trademarks and the purpose of them. What is their value to a company? What is their value to the buying public? Hear guest share what elements can be marked. Guest shares what a trademark protects–and what it doesn’t protect. CLOUSER and guest […]
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Fraud in the Workplace with guest Tiffany Couch. CLOUSER and guest discuss a problem plagued by many businesses–both small and large businesses. Guest talks about the impact to revenue and other operating costs to a business from the impact of a fraudulent act. Couch discusses the profile of those committing fraud and how owners and […]
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